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crouched Definition and Meaning in English (crouched definition)

verb
Synonyms:squattedstoopedhunched
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Crouched definition: To have adopted a position where the body is bent low, typically with the knees bent and the upper body brought forward and down.

Definitions of Crouched

  1. 1verb

    To have adopted a position where the body is bent low, typically with the knees bent and the upper body brought forward and down.

  2. 2adjective

    Being in a position where one's body is bent low and close to the ground, often to hide or prepare to spring.

Example Sentences

casual

“The cat crouched low in the grass, ready to pounce.”

casual

“He crouched behind the bush to avoid being seen.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecrouch
third person singularcrouches
present participlecrouching
gerundcrouching
nouncrouch

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Crouched definition: To have adopted a position where the body is bent low, typically with the knees bent and the upper body brought forward and down.
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'Crouched' translates to 'crouched' in English. Crouched definition: To have adopted a position where the body is bent low, typically with the knees bent and the upper body brought forward and down.
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